U.S. declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
Federal health officials said the outbreak sickened 12,883 people in 21 states, while the Food and Drug Administration keeps investigating the contamination source.
- On Sept 11, The CDC declared the lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak over, reporting 12,883 lab-confirmed cases across 21 states since May 1.
- Iceberg lettuce grown by Taylor Farms in Mexico caused the illnesses. The CDC stated, "The contaminated lettuce linked to this outbreak is no longer available in stores or restaurants."
- Federal data as of Sept 8 shows 19,595 total cyclosporiasis cases across 49 states and Washington, including 1,043 hospitalizations and two deaths.
- A six-week lag in the federal verification process means states will continue reporting new cases to the CDC count despite the primary outbreak's official conclusion.
- The Food and Drug Administration continues investigating other parasitic illness outbreaks, illustrating persistent challenges regulators face monitoring multiple contamination events nationwide.
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CDC declares record-breaking cyclosporiasis outbreak over
Federal health officials on Friday declared the largest-ever cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States has ended. The cyclosporiasis outbreak was tied to iceberg lettuce grown by produce giant Taylor Farms in Mexico, sickening 12,883 people across 21 states since May 1, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “At this time, there is […]
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CDC declares cyclospora outbreak involving lettuce over, FDA continues investigation - WNKY News 40 Television
KENTUCKY – A weeks-long cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health officials announced Friday. On Sept. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed the CDC declared the outbreak ended, which involved Taylor Farms-related products. More information can be viewed here. According to the FDA, on July 17, Taylor...
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US health officials say cyclospora outbreak has ended as number of reported cases declines
Packages of Taylor Farms salad greens are displayed at a Safeway store on July 16, 2026, in Kings Beach, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that the cyclospora
Miami (USA), Sep 11 (EFE).- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States ended on Friday the largest outbreak of ciclosporiasis recorded in the country, linked to lettuce iceberg coming from Mexico, and which sickened 12,883 people and caused two deaths in 21 states. CDC attributed the end to the sharp decline in new infections and the withdrawal from the market of contaminated lettuce, whose preferential consumption…
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